@Johnny Silverio,

Hi there - really appreciate how grounded and intentional your approach is.
Given your location and lifestyle, focusing on long-distance investing with turnkey and Section 8 rentals is a very smart way to get started. These strategies can give you consistent cash flow while minimizing the hands-on demands that aren’t practical when you’re frequently abroad.

Markets in the Midwest and Southeast-like Canton and Akron, OH; Birmingham, AL; Columbus, GA; Memphis, TN -offer great entry points with affordable purchase prices, decent appreciation, and strong rental demand. Many of these areas also have established property management companies that specialize in working with remote investors and Section 8 programs.

Your next steps could include:
Defining your ideal return metrics (cash-on-cash, cap rate, etc.)
Building your team (property source provider, PM, lender, inspector) in one or two target markets
Starting with a simple turnkey property under $200K to learn the process end to end before layering on creative strategies later

Happy to connect further and help you strategize deeper. You're thinking long-term and that’s the best foundation you can have.

Best of luck!